Hugh Masekela

Acting

Born 1939-04-04 · died 2018-01-23 · Witbank, South Arfrica

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Hugh Ramapolo Masekela (4 April 1939 – 23 January 2018) was a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer and composer who was described as "the father of South African jazz". Masekela was known for his jazz compositions and for writing well-known anti-apartheid songs such as "Soweto Blues" and "Bring Him Back Home". He also had a number-one US pop hit in 1968 with his version of "Grazing in the Grass".

Known for

Spike & Co. Do It a-CappellaThe Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday ConcertSummer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)Monterey PopI Am ThalenteSoul PowerAmandla! A Revolution in Four-Part HarmonyNelson Mandela 70th Birthday TributeGreat PerformancesPaul Simon | Graceland: The African Concert